Ghanaian-Filipino alternative pop artist, Anabel Rose is taking her genre-bending sound to international shores, having been confirmed as a performer at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK, billed as “The Festival for New Music,” running from 13 to 16 May 2026.
The announcement arrives on the heels of her latest single, “Imperfect Daughters”, a poignant cinematic ballad that has drawn widespread acclaim since its release. Known for her introspective songwriting and genre-blurring sound, the track speaks directly to anyone navigating life’s unpredictable path. With honest and intimate storytelling, it reflects on growing up with big childhood fantasies and the quiet realisation that comes when life doesn’t
unfold as planned.
Anabel Rose’s multicultural identity sits at the very heart of her music. Growing up, she absorbed the sounds of both her Ghanaian and Filipino backgrounds, the latter famously associated with karaoke culture and P-pop ballads — a genre that, like her, defies easy categorisation.
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Rooted in pop, her music effortlessly incorporates elements of rock, R&B, alté, house, bossa nova, and jazz. That boundary-pushing spirit earned her early international recognition while securing her nods from multiple publication and DSP spotlights on Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack and Pandora.
Her Brighton debut marks a significant milestone in a career that has steadily outgrown borders. The Great Escape Festival has helped launch the careers of some of the world’s brilliant artists and Anabel Rose fits right in that line.
With “Imperfect Daughters” already resonating deeply with fans, Anabel Rose is no longer just Ghana’s favourite alternative voice, she is making her case to the world.
Catch Anabel Rose live in Brighton in May on “The Great Escape” stage while streaming “Imperfect Daughters” available now on all major streaming platforms.
